Zinc chlorideis the name of chemical compound with the formula ZnCl2 and its hydrates. Zinc chlorides, of which nine crystalline forms are known, are colorless or white and highly soluble in water. ZnCl2 itself is hygroscopic and even deliquescent. Samples should therefore be protected from sources of moisture, including the water vapor present in ambient air. Zinc chloride finds wide application in textile processing, metallurgical fluxes, and chemical synthesis.

Zinc chlorideis the name of chemical compound with the formula ZnCl2 and its hydrates. Zinc chlorides, ofwhich nine crystalline forms are known, are colorless or white and highly soluble in water. ZnCl2 itself ishygroscopic and even deliquescent. Samples should therefore be protected from sources of moisture,including the water vapor present in ambient air. Zinc chloride finds wide application in textile processing,metallurgical fluxes, and chemical synthesis.